AdventureFit check
Is Drowning worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players seeking a short narrative game about a teenager living with depression
- Fans of exploratory adventures focused on a character’s personal story
- Players who want to search for hidden story conclusions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long game with an extended campaign
- Players looking for a mechanically deep experience rather than a short narrative journey
- Those who prefer lighthearted subject matter over a story about depression
Our take on Drowning
The defining detail is its school-year structure: one boy’s experience with depression is followed from the beginning of year 7 through the years that come after.
What is Drowning?
Follow a boy from the start of year 7 through his later high-school years as he learns to live with depression.
The story unfolds through several low-poly environments, accompanied by a soundtrack suited to the current mood. The game presents depression as a persistent presence in the protagonist’s life and focuses on how he deals with it over time. Exploration also offers hidden endings to discover.
How Drowning plays
- 01High-School Timeline
- The story follows the protagonist from the beginning of year 7 through the years that follow.
- 02Hidden Endings
- The game includes concealed conclusions for players to find.
- 03Mood-Suited Soundtrack
- The soundtrack is matched to the mood of the game’s current scenes.
- 04Low-Poly Environments
- The narrative takes place across a variety of stylized environments.
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Drowning: platforms & release
Is Drowning worth it?
It is worth it if: players seeking a short narrative game about a teenager living with depression. Skip it if: players seeking a long game with an extended campaign.
Where can I download Drowning?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Drowning's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Drowning on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
